Spinal cysts are more common in people over the age of 50. The cause of spinal cysts is unknown, but they may result from degeneration and instability of the spine in areas subjected to repetitive motion, …

A synovial cyst is a noncancerous growth that forms between facet joints in your spine. Many never cause symptoms. There are nonsurgical and surgical treatments.

May 29, 2025 · Spinal cysts are fluid-filled sacs that can develop in or around the spinal cord and nerve roots. While many are benign, they can still cause discomfort or neurological symptoms depending …

Mar 20, 2024 · Syringomyelia (sih-ring-go-my-E-lee-uh) is the development of a fluid-filled cyst within the spinal cord. The cyst, which is sometimes called a syrinx, can grow larger over time.

Jun 26, 2025 · Synovial cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form in the joints of the spine, most commonly in the lumbar (low-back) region, due to age-related bone degeneration. These cysts may cause …

A synovial cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops in the spine due to degeneration. The cyst itself is benign, but it can cause symptoms ranging from mild discomfort to severe neurological complications …

Back cysts are important to know about if you have a lump at the top of your spine or mid-back knots. They can cause discomfort and worry for many people. Back cysts, also known as spinal cysts, are …

Aug 28, 2025 · Synovial cysts, for example, commonly arise from the facet joints, the small joints connecting the vertebrae. These cysts often develop from degenerative changes like osteoarthritis …

Jun 21, 2025 · Spinal synovial cysts, also known as lumbar extradural cysts, juxtafacet cysts or spinal ganglion cysts, arise from facet joints and are symptomatic in a significant number of patients.

Among the conditions linked to degenerative changes in the spine are spinal synovial cysts, which are more common than many people realize. A cohort study of 19,010 lumbar spine scans found that …